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Ministry of Justice

PFI SEO Finance Manager

6 days ago

Belfast

9206 - Finance Manager and PA to the Assessors - Patrick Finucane Inquiry General Information Salary £42,914 - £46,182 Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach External Location Belfast Region Northern Ireland Closing Date 05-Sep-2025 Post Type Fixed Term, Loan Civil Service Grade SEO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 9206 Descriptions & requirements Job description New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join on the minimum of the pay range. Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department's pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules. The national starting salary is £42,914. BACKGROUND On 11th September 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced that he would establish an independent statutory inquiry into the murder of Mr Patrick Finucane on 12th February 1989. The Inquiry is being established under the Inquiries Act 2005 to enable the Government to discharge its obligations under Article 2 of the ECHR in line with the 2019 Supreme Court judgment and the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal judgment in July 2024. The inquiry will build upon the previous reviews and investigations which have already been conducted into this case, take specific account of the materials and information provided to and generated by them, and avoid unnecessary duplication of investigation. The Chair of the Inquiry the Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom was appointed on 13^th June 2025, along with two Assessors, Baroness O'Loan and Francesca Del Mese. They are supported by a small secretariat, providing administrative and policy support to the office holders. The Inquiry is at the very early stages and this role offers an opportunity to make a real impact on the future direction of the Inquiry. As a member of a small team, you will have a varied role on a high-profile topic, working with a diverse group of stakeholders. It's an exciting time to be part of a growing and energetic team with lots of potential for development and growth within this role. ABOUT THE ROLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The role-holder will need to work flexibly across the secretariat team, providing support to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Head of Operations, and Inquiry Assessors, and working as part of a wider team, often fulfilling tasks and roles outside his or her key responsibilities. The key responsibilities of the role are flexible, and expected to include: Leading on all finance workstreams, including support for procurement and day-to-day financial management and reporting. Supporting the Head of Operations to meet sponsorship requirements for financial management, planning, forecasting and budgetary oversight. Setting up and overseeing systems for daily operational running of administrative requirements and finance keeping, including raising POs, processing invoices and receipting for services. Advising on section 40 determinations, in collaboration with the legal team. Setting up and managing systems and policies to provide business support to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and growing team. Acting as Personal Assistant to the two Assessors to the Inquiry, ensuring that all administrative requirements are met to support their activities, working closely with all members of the Inquiry team. Acting as lead administrative support for key internal meetings. This will mean overseeing and leading on commissions, the collation of papers, and the setting up and minuting of these meetings, with some diary and travel management. Acting as an administrative liaison between the Secretariat and other senior leaders and stakeholders. Preparing and organising all meeting papers for the Secretariat, providing some diary management support and overall support. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; the precise roles and responsibilities will be flexible. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: The post holder will need to demonstrate the following in their application and at interview: Ability to build and maintain strong and credible relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong prioritisation, communication and influencing skills. Experience with finance and understanding of financial record keeping and management. Experience managing the administrative needs of a principal and/or organisation. Ability to assess and solve problems quickly and effectively. Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication. Willingness to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance if not already held. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Holding Security Check (SC) clearance would be beneficial. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy. Benefits The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Transformative Business Services (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail ); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (); To the Civil Service Commission (details available here) As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion. Civil Service Nationality Rules This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Contact Information MoJ: If you require any assistance please call (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Please quote the job reference 9206 HMPPS If you require any assistance please call (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Please quote the job reference 9206 Job Description Attachment Job Description - PFI SEO Finance Manager and PA to the Assessor - job advert (1).docx (Job Description Attachment) Download | Preview | Open in a new tab Close preview Select new file Application form stage assessments Behaviours A sift based on the lead behaviour, Leadership, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered. Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit 250 Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Experience We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Interview stage assessments Interview Dates To be confirmed Behaviours Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Level of security checks required Security Clearance (SC)

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